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# 1 07-11-2005 , 07:26 PM
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Skelly-less Rig

Is there a way to rig something, say, a robotic dog, without using a skeleton? I just want to be able to move his arms, legs, and tail.
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# 2 07-11-2005 , 07:41 PM
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You can parent different pieces to another, placing their pivot points where you want their point of rotation to be.
 
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user added image I never thought of that! Thanks Mtmckinley user added image
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